How to charge your iPad Air 2 from a power outlet in Tajikistan

Instructions showing how to charge an iPad Air 2 from a Tajikistani power outlet with an Apple USB Lightning cable and a Europlug Type C USB adapter and charging an iPad Air 2 using a 2 pinned Schuko Type F power plug.

Tajikistani power outlet

Complicated combinations of region codes and plugs can often be daunting when planning on staying in another country especially if you've never visited before. This page has been written to prevent you worrying if you'll be able to charge the iPad Air 2 when you're staying abroad.This page contains a step by step guide showing you exactly how to power the iPad Air 2 in Tajikistan by using the standard Type F or C 220 volt 50Hz power outlets. When you are visiting Tajikistan from a different region please ensure the iPad Air 2 can be charged using a 240 volt supply. If it was purchased in a country which uses a lower voltage (for example 110v) check that the iPad Air 2 is dual voltage (marked with a 100-240 volt notation) otherwise you may need to use an additional converter to stop the device from overheating when powering up. These instructions assume that you have installed Apple iOS 7 or greater on an iPad Air 2.

Charging an iPad Air 2 in Tajikistan

Can the iPad Air 2 be used in Tajikistan?

You can connect an iPad Air 2 to a Tajikistani power outlet.

What is the best travel adapter for recharging an iPad Air 2 in Tajikistan?

When travelling to multiple countries the best travel adapter for Tajikistan to buy is a multiple USB port adapter which includes compatible plugs like a 4 port USB travel charger. There are two types of plug sockets that Tajikistanis use (types F and C) and using a power charger like this ensures that you are covered for type C. As these types of chargers come with interchangeable plugs and can handle 100 - 240 volts it makes them ideal for over 100 countries in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa just by changing the plugs. If your type of iPad Air 2 can support Fast Charge then you'll benefit from quicker charging times by using one of these types of USB travel adapters plus support for more power hungry devices like tablets.

Unlike other travel chargers having a four port charger will also allow you to power multiple devices at once without needing to pack individual travel adapters or using up additional wall sockets. By only packing a single lightweight travel charger will help keep the size down, making it ideal to fold up in hand luggage as well as being on hand for charging your iPad Air 2 at the airport or on the plane. Due to their flexibility these types of adapters can be used at home as well as abroad so when you’re not travelling they can be used overnight charging multiple tablets and phones with only a single power outlet.

We suggest buying a versatile travel adapter like this at an electronics retailer. The multipurpose travel adapter illustrated below is the 4 Port USB Wall Charger which has been successfully tested with multiple USB devices in numerous different countries around the world on a daily basis.

Alternative travel adapter for Tajikistan

The 4 port USB travel charger is the most compact option for travellers from any country wanting to charge devices via USB, but for visitors also wishing to use their domestic plugs the following power adapters provide larger but more versatile solutions. All 3 power converters offer surge protection which is crucial for travellers to regions with unreliable power supplies to prevent damage to any connected appliances from voltage spikes. These travel converters come with interchangeable type C, I and G plugs covering Continental Europe, North America, Australia, United Kingdom, Japan, China and over 150 destinations:

  • BESTEK Portable International Travel Voltage Converter - The BESTEK international travel adaptor has 4 USB charging ports with 3 AC power outlets and is the best selling portable option for travellers originating from North America going to Tajikistan.
  • ORICO Traveling Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip - Also having 4 USB ports but only 2 AC power outlets the travel adapter from Orico is also aimed at travellers originating from North America using type B plugs. This offers the same functionality as the BESTEK with just 1 less AC outlet at almost half the price.
  • BESTEK International USB Travel Power Strip - This power strip has just 2 AC outlets but offers 5 USB charging ports. This versatile power strip is compatible with both American plugs and popular plug types A, D,E/F, G, H, I, L and N making it ideal for a wide range of travellers from around the world visiting Tajikistan. [8] [AD]
What is the best travel adapter for recharging an iPad Air 2 in Tajikistan?

Powering an iPad Air 2 with a Tajikistani power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

Instructions showing how to charge an iPad Air 2 from a Tajikistani power outlet with an Apple USB Lightning cable and a Europlug Type C USB adapter.

  1. If you want to supply power to an iPad Air 2 using a Tajikistani power outlet you'll need to use a Type C USB power plug adapter [4] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] (this cable is typically included with your device by Apple).
  2. Start by inserting the Type C USB power plug adapter in the power outlet. You can recognise this wall supply by two circular adjacent holes for live and neutral.
  3. Plug in the USB end of the USB Apple cord into the USB mains adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on an iPad Air 2. The iPad Air 2 lightning connector can be found at the base of the iPad Air 2.
  4. Switch on the Tajikistani power outlet.
  5. The battery icon which you'll find in the top right corner of your iPad will display a charging icon to indicate that the iPad Air 2 is recharging which typically takes roughly one to four hours to recharge. [AD]
Powering an iPad Air 2 with a Tajikistani power outlet by using a 2 pinned Type C Europlug USB adapter

How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your iPad Air 2 from a Tajikistani power outlet

Using a Lightning Apple connector and a two pinned Type F Schuko USB adapter to recharge your iPad Air 2 from a Tajikistani power outlet.

  1. To power the iPad Air 2 from the Tajikistani power outlet you'll need to buy a Type F USB power plug adapter [7] and a USB to Apple Lightning cable [5] - Apple normally include this cable when you first purchase your iPad Air 2.
  2. Insert the Type F USB power plug adapter in the Tajikistani power outlet. You can recognise this wall supply by two large circular adjacent holes where the live and neutral plug outlet pins go and metal grounding clips above and below.
  3. Then connect the USB end of the USB Apple Lightning power cord into the power adapter and the other end into the Lightning connector on an iPad Air 2. The iPad Air 2 lightning connector is found at the base of the iPad Air 2.
  4. Switch on the Tajikistani power outlet.
  5. The battery icon that appears in the top right corner of your tablet screen will display a charge icon to indicate that the iPad is recharging and takes between 1 - 4 hours to fully recharge. [AD]
How to use a Type F power charger for recharging your iPad Air 2 from a Tajikistani power outlet

See also

  1. Wikipedia - Tajikistani Wikipedia page
  2. Apple - official iPad user guide
  3. iec.ch - Type C power outlet
  4. Type C USB power plug adapter - Conforming to Europlug specifications, the Type C USB power plug adapter incorporates two 4 mm rounded pins spaced 19 mm apart. It is engineered to adapt electrical outlets commonly found in Europe, converting them to USB-compatible charging ports..
  5. USB to Apple Lightning cable - The Apple Lightning cable is a charging and syncing cable for more recent Apple devices and connects compatible iPhones and iPads to a USB port.
  6. iec.ch - Type F power outlet
  7. Type F USB power plug adapter - Compliant with Europlugs and CEE 7/17 specifications, the Type F or Schuko adapter is engineered to adapt German electrical power outlets into USB-compatible ports..
  8. 4 Port USB Wall Charger - A 4-port USB wall charger is an electrical device that provides simultaneous charging for up to four USB-compatible devices. It often includes interchangeable international plug adapters for global use..